Synopsis
Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.
Scores
Overall Score
70.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
69.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
68.6%
Review Aggregate
74.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 82% of 169 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, historical, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
character-drivenhistoricalemotionalsuspensefulupliftingpoliticalthought-provokingpsychologicalstylizedvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Weisz | 2016 | $602,000 | $787,000 | (est) |
| Tom Wilkinson | 2016 | $370,000 | $484,000 | (est) |
| Timothy Spall | 2016 | $279,000 | $365,000 | (est) |
| Andrew Scott | 2016 | $228,000 | $298,000 | (est) |
| Jack Lowden | 2016 | $195,000 | $255,000 | (est) |
| Caren Pistorius | 2016 | $172,000 | $224,000 | (est) |
| Alex Jennings | 2016 | $154,000 | $201,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count169
Rotten Tomatoes audience score71.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes24,585
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2016 | $4,073,489 | $5,324,390 |
| International | 2016 | $3,921,038 | $5,125,123 |
| Worldwide | 2016 | $7,994,527 | $10,449,513 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2016 | $3,605,160 | $4,712,244 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2016 | $3,326,000 | $4,347,359 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2016 | $3,390,000 | $4,431,013 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2016 | $2,919,000 | $3,815,376 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2016 | $8,239,000 | $10,769,060 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2016 | $1,629,396 | $2,129,756 |
| Total Revenues | 2016 | $23,108,555 | $30,204,807 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2016 | $10,000,000 | $13,070,833 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2016 | $6,169,000 (est) | $8,063,397 (est) |
| Participations | 2016 | $924,000 | $1,207,745 |
| Residuals ? | 2016 | $1,103,000 | $1,441,713 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2016 | $2,000,000 | $2,614,167 |
| Total Expenses | 2016 | $20,196,000 | $26,397,855 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2016 | $2,912,555 | $3,806,952 |
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